Hakbri2 Japanese forest grass
Hakonechloa macra 'Hakbri2'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hakbri2' Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Hakbri2') is a grass for borders, shade gardens, woodland gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows slowly with an arching habit and blooms in early to late summer. It sits low on the menu for deer. Give it time to fill in.
Pairs well with Sum and Substance hosta, Lady fern, and Lungwort.